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Handbook

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About Western Academy
The institute was established in 2006 in a single room under the direction of Mr. Santosh Reddy. With his zeal
and dedication, he shaped it into a full fledged Institute. The quality training imparted here fetched enormous
success. By 2014 it blossomed into four more centers which speak about the success and popularity of the
institute.

About the Director of Western Academy
An extremely dedicated individual, he has a varied and an all encompassing training experience of over ten
years.
Because of his passion for the language and the dream to make the young generation more confident and
impressive, he imparts his valuable knowledge and experience to them at every step of the training. His
specially designed personality development modules are a big success with corporate as well as individual
clients.
The specially customized modules are for foreign nationals are popular among various embassies and high
commissions as well.



He has successfully made proficient all the
WESTERN ACADEMY trainers who have been
working under his personal supervision at various
WESTERN ACADEMY locations and corporate
trainings. He is the brain behind the immaculately
prepared WESTERN ACADEMY modules, which
have catered to and are catering to a plethora of
individual candidates and corporate having varied
goals.


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The Western Academy Advantage
Western Academy (WA) is an organization which enjoys an outstanding image of unparalleled growth in the
education and training industry. WA is the only organization where the quality and composition of the courses
are based on constant research and up gradation by our panel of experts.
Small batch size and highly competitive environment.
Personalized attention to the students.
Complete and extensive research based study material.
Audio-visual aids.
Regular evaluation and feedback.
Pronunciation development.
Building global perspective.
Build articulation and oratory skills.
Lifelong spoken English Membership.
Mock interviews/Corporate etiquettes.
Fluency in English
Result oriented modules
Enhancement of Lexical power
Difference between Verbal and Non-Verbal communication
Art of Conversation
Specialized training methods.
Business English
Special emphasis on pronunciation
Business etiquette and grooming
Soft skills
Faculty members trained by experts.
WA, being a leading institute in English language training is proud to be associated with
British council and IDP.
At WA, we create an environment of a test centre and give the candidates mock tests and practice modules which are
supported by the peer bodies.
Our faculties are specially trained to provide training for IELTS.
The candidates can complete all the formalities (filling up the forms, choosing the test centre, and desired test date as per
their convenience) at any of our center.
Candidates can also pay the fees for these exams at any WA centre.
WA also provides free study material provided by British council to candidates who register with us.
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WAs Courses in spoken English help weaker student improve their English language skill before they appear for the final
IELTS test.




Western Academy Team
"Together Everyone Achieves more" is perhaps the best way to describe the family of WA. Western
Academy, is Punes leading Education & training company believes firmly in the idea of TEAM well
structured, well oiled & well executed system of duties responsibilities, guidance encouragement - each
aspect looked after by a clear set of responsible, result oriented and hardworking individuals.
Having established a chain of successful training centres, WA has diversified into the field of soft skills &
corporate trainings also. These trainings are imparted to its ever growing list of national, international, private
and government companies. To name a few- Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Mahindra Forging Ltd, Under the
personal guidance of its Director the team of corporate trainers carry these made-to-order, customized
trainings. Each trainer specializes in a particular area of training, thereby, making each training session
extremely effective. Innovative techniques are encouraged and implemented to carry out these sessions.
WESTERN ACADEMY's corporate training team is led by the Director himself whose instructions are
followed by his team- each individualized, though amalgamated into the whole.


It is not possible to have a corporate training department without one's own content development expertise. WA
has its own unique methodology of imparting trainings, ably supported by its own training content. This
particular feature of WA is authenticated by its team of content developers who burn the mid night oil to
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continuously create and update its training material this being the back bone of any training oriented
company. WAs team of content developers again follow the footsteps of its Director and endeavors towards
formulating effective, target oriented, systematic, clear and customized content for its varied training sessions.




IELTS
What is IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System, or IELTS, as it is popularly called, is an English
Language proficiency test that is required to be taken by non-native students so as to study in countries where
the medium of instruction is English. IELTS is accepted by Universities in UK, Australia, New Zealand and
Canada. It has become a mandatory test for study in Australia. One cannot be granted an Australian Student
Visa without an IELTS Score. All other study destinations require one to appear for either the TOEFL or the
IELTS.
The IELTS tests all four language skills that are important for effective communication: speaking, listening,
reading, and writing. The structure of the IELTS is as follows:
Reading (60 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9 bands)
Reading has 3 passages and 40 items (questions). Each item is worth one mark.
Writing (60 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9 bands)
It consists of 2 tasks (Writing Task 1 and Writing Task 2) and candidates must answer BOTH tasks.
Listening (40 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9 bands)
IELTS Listening has four sections, each with 10 items (or questions). Each item is worth one mark.
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Speaking (11-14 minutes) (Scoring scale: 0-9 bands)
IELTS Speaking is a one-to-one interaction between the candidate and an examiner.
IELTS is conducted in India by IDP and British Council.
Salient Features of IELTS Classroom Courses
Our Special IELTS Training Features:
Highly dedicated faculties with great experience for past few years.
Mock tests on every Sunday for assessing your ability.
Exam Oriented approach/ strategies to get the best possible score.
Additional support for those who are weak in English Grammar, Vocabulary and English Speaking.
Great techniques to improve your vocabulary and then speaking ability.
Special tips to bust anxiety, exam phobias or any stress.
Authorised by British Council and IDP Australia for test registration.
Assistance in getting accommodation for outstation students.
Library facility with following books.
o Princeton
o All Cambridge Books
o Prepare for IELTS
o Barrons
o Kaplan's
o Impact IELTS
o Top Tips for IELTS
o Vocabulary for IELTS
o IELTS Graduation Study Skills
o Examination Work Book for IELTS students
o Top 20 questions for IELTS
o How to get IELTS Score that opens door for you.
o Focusing on IELTS Listening and Speaking skills
o Focusing on IELTS Reading and Writing skills
o IELTS Master Class
o IELTS Practice tests
o 404 Tips
o 101 Tips
o Action Plan for IELTS
Admission and visa support:
Services include:
Short listing of Universities.
Assistance in preparing/editing Reference letters/recommendation letters/SOPs OR Essays, CV and Financial aid essays.
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Preparing your University admission application forms, financial documents, Transcripts and scholarship applications.
Loan Documentation Assistance from all major banks and financial institutions.
Visa Application Assistance
Visa Interview Tips.
Foreign Exchange and Air Ticket booking.




What is the test structure?
IELTS tests the candidates in areas of Listening, Writing, Reading and speaking.
IELTS Listening: This is a test of listening comprehension in the context of general language proficiency.
The test is in four sections. The first two sections are concerned with social needs, while the last two are
concerned with situations more closely related to educational or training contexts. Texts include both
monologues and dialogues between two or three people, and are heard once only. A variety of question
types are used for the forty items, including multiple choice, short-answer questions, notes/summary/flow
chart completion, sentence completion, labelling a diagram and matching.

IELTS Speaking: The Speaking module is a structured interview with an emphasis on general speaking
skills. It assesses whether candidates have the necessary knowledge and skills to communicate effectively
with native speakers of English.

IELTS Reading: Candidates take either the Academic or the General Training Reading module. The
Academic Reading module consists of texts of general interest dealing with issues which are appropriate
for, and accessible to, candidates entering postgraduate or undergraduate courses. The texts of the
General Training Reading module draw on social and training contexts or deal with general interest topics.

Both Reading modules consist of three passages or sections with forty questions. Question types include
multiple choice, sentence or summary completion, identifying data for short-answer questions, matching
lists or phrases and identifying writers views/attitudes.

IELTS Writing: Candidates take either the Academic or the General Training Writing module. Appropriate
responses for the Academic Writing module are short essays or general reports, addressed to tutors or to
an educated non-specialist audience. The General Training Writing module requires candidates to write
personal semi-formal or formal correspondence, or to write on a given topic as part of a simulated class
assignment.

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There are two compulsory tasks. Task 1 requires at least 150 words and Task 2, the more heavily
weighted, requires at least 250 words. In Task 1, Academic Writing module candidates are asked to look
at a diagram, table or data and to present the information in their own words. Candidates taking the
General Training Writing module are asked to respond to a given problem with a letter in Task 1. In Task
2, all candidates are presented with a point of view, argument or problem and asked to provide general
factual information, outline and/or present a solution, justify an opinion, and evaluate ideas and evidence.

What kind of accents can be heard in the Listening and Speaking tests?
As IELTS is an international test, a variety of English accents are used in both of these examinations.








IELTS Academic Module
Sections No of questions Section Time
Listening 4 Sections, 40 Items
30 minutes (20 minutes to listen to a tape and to
answer questions on what you hear, and 10 minutes to
transfer your answers to Answer Sheet.)
Academic Reading 3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes (your task is to read passages of text and
answer questions according to what you have read.
There are also other types of assignments )
Academic Writing
2 tasks (150 & 250
words)
60 minutes (20 minutes to write a letter and 40
minutes to write an essay.)
Speaking -
11 to 14 minutes (consists of 3 parts: Personal
Interview, Little Speech and a Discussion.)
Total : 2 hrs and 45 minutes
Note: All the parts continue one after another, and only before Speaking you get a little break.
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Floor, Mayur Trade Center, Mumbai Pune Highway, chinchwad East
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IELTS General Training Module
Sections No of questions Section Time
Listening 4 Sections, 40 Items
30 minutes (20 minutes to listen to a tape and to
answer questions on what you hear, and 10 minutes to
transfer your answers to Answer Sheet.)
General Training Reading 3 sections, 40 items
60 minutes (your task is to read passages of text and
answer questions according to what you have read.
There are also other types of assignments )
General Training Writing
2 tasks (150 & 250
words)
60 minutes (20 minutes to write a letter and 40
minutes to write an essay.)
Speaking -
11 to 14 minutes (consists of 3 parts: Personal
Interview, Little Speech and a Discussion.)
Total : 2 hrs and 45 minutes
Note: All the parts continue one after another, and only before Speaking you get a little break.
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Head Office No Q509, Q510, Q511 5
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Floor, Mayur Trade Center, Mumbai Pune Highway, chinchwad East
Pune-411019 Contact - 98509 98509


Score Well In IELTS Speaking Part Book
By Sandeep Reddy